London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of St Andrews vs Hult International Business School vs ONCAMPUS Global vs Cardiff Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 583 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
University of St Andrews: wins 2/7 categories
Hult International Business School: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 2/7 categories
Cardiff Business School: wins 0/7 categories
University of Reading: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Saint Andrews, The United Kingdom
4.50
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80 reviews
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Best programme: History
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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63 reviews
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Best programme: International Business
London, The United Kingdom
4.60
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7 reviews
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Best programme: University Pathway Programme
Cardiff, The United Kingdom
4.30
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23 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing
Reading, The United Kingdom
4.30
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77 reviews
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Best programme: Law
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.29
4.16
4.40
4.43
4.30
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
4.03
4.61
4.50
4.43
4.49
4.78
Win
Professors
4.26
4.51
4.49
4.71
Win
4.35
4.19
4.67
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.44
4.79
4.43
4.04
4.38
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.47
Win
4.20
4.40
4.00
4.23
4.00
Value
4.04
4.38
Win
4.15
4.29
4.26
4.21
4.00
Accommodation
3.79
3.77
3.29
4.67
Win
4.38
4.03
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Marketable courses and high academic standards
  • +Excellent, expert faculty with industry experience
  • +Supportive, respectful, and flexible learning environment
  • +Inspiring academic environment and dedicated professors
  • +Vibrant student community and sense of belonging
  • +Beautiful campus and engaging course content
  • +Strong networking and career opportunities
  • +Practical, real-world learning experiences
  • +Supportive and experienced faculty
  • +Excellent academic preparation and progression support
  • +Supportive and engaging teaching staff
  • +Positive student life and opportunities
  • +Excellent, supportive lecturers and creative teaching methods.
  • +Strong student support services and good career prospects.
  • +Interesting course content and a good learning experience.
  • +Supportive community and engaging teaching
  • +Knowledgeable and approachable lecturers
  • +Opportunities for personal and academic growth
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in programs.
  • -High fees are not justified by the quality of education and support.
  • -Limited social life and inadequate student support services.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient materials are a concern.
  • -Inconsistent professor quality and teaching methods are disliked.
  • -Students dislike administrative inefficiencies and poor management.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a significant concern.
  • -The curriculum and teaching quality are often criticized as being insufficient.
  • -Administrative & management issues created chaos and imbalance.
  • -Unapproachable and unhelpful staff create a poor learning environment.
  • -Outdated and insufficient facilities hinder student experience.
  • -Lack of university support and student motivation is disappointing.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.
Rating summary
What students say

With a strong emphasis on **Internationality** (4.80) and **Location** (4.78), this institution presents a globally connected and well-situated environment. Professors also receive high marks (4.26). Conversely, **Student Life** (3.63) and **Accommodations** (3.79) are the areas with the lowest reported satisfaction, suggesting room for improvement in campus vibrancy and living arrangements.

Notably, the university excels in its **Professors** (4.51) and **Student Life** (4.47), with **Internationality** (4.44) and **Value** (4.38) also receiving very positive scores. **Facilities** (4.29) and **Location** (4.03) are rated well. The lowest-scoring area is **Accomodation** (3.77), indicating room for improvement in this aspect.

With high scores across most aspects, this institution excels in **Internationality** (4.79) and **Location** (4.61). Professors also receive strong marks (4.49). The weakest area for the university is **Accomodation**, which received a considerably lower rating (3.29) compared to other surveyed categories. Facilities (4.16), Student Life (4.20), and Value (4.15) fall within a solid mid-range.

This institution receives generally strong ratings from students. The strongest areas are Professors, with an exceptional score of 4.71, closely followed by Accomodation at 4.67 and Location at 4.5. Facilities and Student Life are also well-regarded, both scoring 4.4. The weakest area is Value, though it still holds a respectable 4.29. Internationality also performs well, averaging 4.43.

Overall, this institution garners positive evaluations. Its strongest areas are Facilities and Location, both receiving a rating of 4.43. Accommodations also score well at 4.38. Student Life is the weakest area surveyed, with a rating of 4.00, followed closely by Internationality at 4.04. Professors and Value also received solid scores, indicating a well-rounded university experience.

This university demonstrates a strong overall performance, particularly excelling in **Location** with a score of 4.49. **Internationality** also received a high rating at 4.38. The lowest-rated area is **Accomodation**, scoring 4.03, though it still remains a positive score. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value all fall within a close and favorable range.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) praise marketable courses, expert faculty, and excellent research opportunities. Very few (~3.4%) express concerns about teaching quality, grading consistency, and career services.

Overwhelmingly positive reviews (~95%) praise the beautiful campus, inspiring academic atmosphere, dedicated professors, and diverse student societies. No negative feedback was recorded from the 80 reviews.

Overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights excellent career opportunities, networking, and practical learning experiences. A small percentage of reviews mention issues with professor quality and program materials.

All 7 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.57/5. Students praised outstanding teaching staff, excellent academic preparation for university progression, and helpful curriculum.

With a ~96% positive sentiment, students praise remarkable lecturers, supportive services, and engaging course material. One negative review noted poor overall management and inconsistent workload.

With ~96% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.27/5, students praise supportive communities, knowledgeable lecturers, and engaging courses. A small percentage of reviews mention issues with lecturer approachability and teaching styles.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
55%
54%
57%
52%
44%
67%
4★
44%
40%
30%
43%
35%
44%
33%
3★
19%
5%
13%
0%
9%
8%
0%
2★
2%
0%
2%
0%
4%
3%
0%
1★
1%
0%
3%
0%
0%
1%
0%
Most useful review
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Great Experience

LSE is a great place to create life-long connections and friends. There's a certain sense of community that is special to the university. The staff are hands-on and approachable. The facilities are modern and well-equipped.

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DIVERSITY

One of my favourite aspects about Hult is its diversity. By meeting people from all over the world with diverse histories and customs, you can get a sense of what their home nations are like. I also enjoy the help the staff provides every step of the way.

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Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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